Nutrition

Spotlight On Supplements: Keratin

Jun 23, 2021 · · Nutrition
Keratin is the main protein in skin and a key component of hair and nails. However, is oral keratin supplementation useful for managing noticeable age-related changes in our bodies? EN takes a closer look at this structural protein to understand its appeal. Overview: Keratins are a diverse group of proteins … Read More

What Is Nutritional Yeast?; Types of Whole Grains

Jun 23, 2021 · · Nutrition
Q. What is nutritional yeast? A. A go-to ingredient in many plant-based kitchens, nutritional yeast is a nutrient-rich seasoning that delivers a bold, cheeselike flavor. Flaky and golden, this vegan staple is made from baker’s and brewer’s yeast, but instead of using it to make leavened foods, like bread—heat during … Read More

Ask the EN Experts: July 2021

Jun 23, 2021 · · Nutrition
If you’re seeking natural ways to pump up your overall nutrition, look no further – find ways to add fiber to your diet! Dietary fiber, aka “bulk” or “roughage,” includes the parts of plant-based foods that the body cannot digest or absorb. Since fiber isn't digested, it passes somewhat intact … Read More

Just In: Dietary Guidelines Aren’t Planet Friendly

Jun 23, 2021 · · Nutrition
The recommended U.S. Dietary Guidelines have a higher carbon footprint (CF) than the guidelines of six other countries analyzed by researchers. The study, which calculated the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the dietary guidelines of Germany, India, the Netherlands, Oman, Thailand, Uruguay, and the U.S., found the U.S. to have … Read More

Essential Nutrients for Women Over 50

Jun 14, 2021 · · Nutrition
As you age, some of your body’s nutrient needs change. “As you get older, your body needs more of certain nutrients, and it absorbs other nutrients less efficiently,” says Tanya Freirich, MS, RD, CDN, a dietitian at NewYork-Presbyterian/ Weill-Cornell. The following vitamins and minerals are vital to maintaining sound body … Read More

Research Roundup: June 2021

May 21, 2021 · · Nutrition
Med Diet May Boost Brain Function. Regular Med diet style eating is associated with better cognitive functioning, researchers in Scotland found. More than 500 older adults (about 79 years old) without dementia completed a dietary survey and questions to test memory, problem solving, and thinking speed. Compared to people eating … Read More

EN on Foods: A Peach of a Fruit

May 21, 2021 · · Nutrition
The Folklore. One of summer’s most eagerly anticipated fruits, the peach has been adored for thousands of years. A symbol of luck, abundance and protection in its native China, the peach also commonly represents longevity, prosperity, and happiness in Japan, Korea, and ancient Greece. The peach enjoys a history even … Read More

Restaurant Shakedown

May 21, 2021 · · Nutrition
The COVID-19 pandemic that shuttered restaurants resulted in many more people preparing their meals, but let’s be honest, this shift in eating patterns is likely temporary. Meals from full-service restaurants (also called fast-casual restaurants) will remain an integral part of US diets. Whether it’s for convenience, cravings or a return … Read More

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